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Twenty-First Annual Economic Outlook Symposium
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Twenty-First Annual Economic Outlook Symposium

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On November 30, 2007, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its twenty-first annual Economic Outlook Symposium. High-caliber speakers discussed the major sectors of the economy and made their forecasts on economic activity for 2008. In addition to the keynote academic speaker, chief economists and senior executives from the banking, auto, steel and machinery industries provided their perspectives.

11/30/07
8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM
Welcome

Daniel G. Sullivan,  Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

 
Consensus Outlook

William Strauss,  Senior Economist and Economic Advisor,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  • Consensus Outlook
  • Consensus Forecast Book
 
Banking/Housing Outlook

Diane Swonk,  Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist,  Mesirow Financial

10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
Automotive Outlook

 

Paul Ballew,  Senior Vice President, Consumer Insight and Analytics, Nationwide Insurance Formerly Executive Director, Global Market and Industry Analysis, Senior Vice President, Consumer Insight and Analytics, Nationwide Insurance Formerly Executive Director, Global Market and Industry Analysis,  General Motors Corporation

  • Automotive Outlook
 
Steel Industry Outlook

Robert DiCianni,  Marketing Manager,  ArcelorMittal

  • Steel Industry Outlook
12:00 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM
Consumer Outlook

Richard Curtin,  Director of Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers,  University of Michigan

  • Consumer Outlook
1:45 PM
Break
2:00 PM
Heavy Machinery Outlook

Frank Manfredi,  President,  Manfredi and Associates

  • Heavy Machinery Outlook
2:45 PM
Closing Remarks

 Background Information

Event Information
Date
11/30/07
Location
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
Schedule
F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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